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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.55, 29,628.38 and 8,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.55, 29,628.38 and 8,080.97 is: 12,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.55 : 29,628.38 = 8,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.55/29,628.38 = 8,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.55x = 29,628.38 × 8,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.55x = 239,425,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,425,921.99/19,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.98

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